2021 Volkswagen Tiguan AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
S 4MOTION AWD vs S FWD
AWD adds $1,300. Costs $64 more a year in fuel.
$1,684more over 6 years
- 24 vs 25 mpg.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every AWD and FWD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD S 4MOTION AWD | $25,245 $26,545 | $1,300 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $1,684 | +90 lb |
| SE FWD SE 4MOTION AWD | $27,395 $28,695 | $1,300 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $1,684 | +90 lb |
| SE R-Line Black FWD SE R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD | $30,595 $31,895 | $1,300 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $1,684 | +90 lb |
| SEL FWD SEL 4MOTION AWD | $32,545 $33,845 | $1,300 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $1,684 | +90 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree